Final Score: Sabres 2 - Canadiens 5
Thursday, February 19, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
28-10-19 Rating 1590
Form: WTWTT
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Canadiens
31-18-8 Rating 1589
Form: WWTWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 21 31
Last 5 meetings 2 1
Average goals 2.9 3.8
Last meeting 5 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 57 57
Avg goals scored 4.0 4.3
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.0
Win percentage 49% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 71%